US/World Stories
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No Confidence In These Dietary Supplements
A federal judge entered a permanent injunction order against dietary supplement maker Confidence USA Inc., and two of its top executives. -
When a Doctor Breaks His Hippocratic Oath, by Suicide
In the past 20 years, the suicide rate in the US among those 16 to 64 years of age has risen 40%. Hidden inside that percentage are physician suicides -- the completed ones. -
J&J Vaccine Gets Emergency Use Authorization
On Saturday, the FDA granted Emergency Use Authorization for the Johnson and Johnson coronavirus vaccine. A panel review concluded it is safe, more effective on serious cases of Covid-19 than on... -
The Do’s and Don’ts on Social Media for Vaccine Haves and Have-Nots
In the thick of a global pandemic, and with the shaky rollout of covid vaccines making them somewhat of a holy grail, it’s no surprise selfies featuring the coveted shot are infecting social media... -
Traveling Soon? New CDC Order Says Mask Up
A new CDC order went into effect February 1 requiring all travelers, conductors, drivers, and station staff to don masks. Here’s an easy guide to following the new rules. -
For Medical Professionals, Technology-as-a-Service is the Future with MedOptic Software
A Florida medtech startup just announced the launch of its MedOptic software, allowing for students, trainees, and surgeons to stream into surgeries in real time with 3D capabilities . -
FDA Gives Nod to Pfizer Vaccine
he Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for Covid-19 was finally granted Emergency Use Authorization by the US Food and Drug Administration following a safety review, months of testing, and intense pressure... -
Pandemic Naysayers Sneak into Hospital to See if ICU Is Full
A Provo, Utah hospital has increased its security precautions after conspiracy theorists tried to sneak into the intensive care unit to see if it was full. -
A New Nail Biter: The ACA May, or May Not, Survive
The chances that the Affordable Care Act will survive its latest US Supreme Court challenge may be looking up. -
The Bad, the Hopeful, the Political: Covid News
Covid news from the past few days has not been totally depressing. -
Education, Disrupted
Primary school children are falling behind; an Oxford study found that school closures due to national lockdowns are to blame. -
The President-Elect's Healthcare Plans
Candidate Joe Biden made clear his first priority as president would be addressing the health and economic crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic.